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On YouTubeBoston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / November 15
2025 Red Sox in Review: Aroldis Chapman blew everyone’s expectations away 
A complete redemption year for the 37-year-old. One of the most dominant closers in the Majors from start to finish. What can’t you say about Aroldis Chapman’s 2025 season?
MLB News / Sport Relay / November 14
Chapman, Diaz win Rivera, Hoffman Awards
Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman has won the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year, and New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz has won the Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the year.
Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 14
Red Sox’ Aroldis Chapman wins Mariano Rivera Award for 2nd time after stellar season
Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman won the Mariano Rivera American League Reliever of the Year Award for the second time in his career on Thursday. The 37-year-old previously earned the honor with the New York Yankees in 2019.
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / November 13
MLB insider reveals potential free agent relievers Red Sox could target to create super bullpen around Aroldis Chapman
The Sox may be the latest team to create an unfair bullpen.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 13
Red Sox May Create 'Super Bullpen' With Late-Game Partner For Aroldis Chapman
The Boston Red Sox squeaked into the playoffs this season, and they absolutely could not have done so without Aroldis Chapman closing out games. Not only was Chapman 32 of 34 in save opportunities, but he was unhittable at times, going 50 straight at-bats without allowing a hit at one point.
MLB News / Field Level Media / October 28
Aroldis Chapman: I'd rather retire than play for Yankees again
Hard-throwing left-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman is dead set against re-signing with the New York Yankees. Literally. "No way, not even dead," Chapman said when asked if he'd consider joining the Yankees during an appearance on the "Swing Completo" podcast, as translated from Spanish.
MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / October 28
Yankees news: Chapman would rather be “dead” than play for Bombers again
NJ.com | Manny Gómez: Yankees fans are a contentious bunch, who love to argue with each other, but if there’s one thing they pretty much all agree on, it’s that they universally dislike Aroldis Chapman, for reasons that are too numerous to discuss here.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 28
Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman takes aim at former team
There's no love lost for Aroldis Chapman when it comes to the New York Yankees.
Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / October 27
Aroldis Chapman would rather retire than return to one former team
Aroldis Chapman has some particularly strong feelings about one of his former teams. In an appearance on the “Swing Completo” podcast, Chapman said he would rather retire than play for the New York Yankees again.
Boston Red Sox News / Sporting News / October 23
Red Sox insider reveals five relievers that Boston could target to become set-up men for Aroldis Chapman
These guys would be great additions to the bullpen.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 21
Red Sox Predicted To Poach Yankees Fan-Favorite Righty In Free Agency
The Boston Red Sox's bullpen was arguably their strongest suit this season, but there's still going to be some change before the start of a new year. Closer Aroldis Chapman and setup man Garrett Whitlock will be back to anchor a bullpen that led the American League in reliever ERA at 3.41.
Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / October 3
3 Players Red Sox Could Lose In Offseason After Heartbreaking Loss
The Boston Red Sox had a very productive season this year. They had one of the best pitchers in the sport, Aroldis Chapman, emerge, despite many in the game not believing in him.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / October 1
Aroldis Chapman’s smile returns as Yankees face another October test
If baseball had a skip button, the Bronx would jump past two scenes every time: José Altuve’s swing in 2019 and Mike Brosseau’s in 2020. Both landed with Aroldis Chapman on the mound.
Boston Red Sox News / LWOSports.com / September 9
Red Sox Closer Aroldis Chapman Should Get Strong Cy Young Award Consideration
With approximately three weeks in the season, Boston Red Sox 37-year-old left-handed closer Aroldis Chapman has to be considered a serious candidate to win the American League Cy Young Award.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 7
Aroldis Chapman accomplishes another rare feat amid historic streak
Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman continues to mow down hitters at a historic pace, and he accomplished yet another rare feat on Sunday.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / September 3
Aroldis Chapman's historic 2025 season boosts Hall of Fame case
The last time Chapman approached a season like this was almost 10 years ago in 2016.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 2
How Does Aroldis Chapman's Hitless Streak Stack Up Against Best In MLB History?
If you've watched Aroldis Chapman pitch for the Boston Red Sox of late, you may have noticed opposing batters struggling to do much damage. Chapman allowed a solo home run to the Philadelphia Phillies' J.T.
Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / September 1
Aroldis Chapman Nearing Seemingly-Untouchable Red Sox History
The Boston Red Sox are seeing one of the best overall seasons from a reliever in organization history right now in Aroldis Chapman. Chapman took the mound for Boston on Monday afternoon for his 59th outing of the season.
Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / August 31
Report: Red Sox Sign Aroldis Chapman to Extension
According to multiple reports, the Boston Red Sox have given closer Aroldis Chapman an extension through next season, along with a vesting option for 2027.
Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 31
Reports: Red Sox reach extension with LHP Aroldis Chapman
The Boston Red Sox agreed to a contract extension with left-hander Aroldis Chapman, per multiple reports. The deal contains $13.3 million in guarantees, according to MassLive.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30
Red Sox to extend Aroldis Chapman
The Red Sox have agreed to an extension with left-hander Aroldis Chapman that will keep the star reliever in town for the 2026 season, according to a report from Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.
Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / August 29
Aroldis Chapman is quietly putting together a historic season
While impressive offensive exploits and young stars have dominated the baseball headlines this summer, Chapman is quietly putting together a historic season in Boston.
New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / August 29
Former Yankees Closer Turns Career Around with Rival Club
Rebounding from adversity is not an easy thing to do, but it seems that a former New York Yankees powerhouse pitcher has done it. Ex-Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has turned his career around completely after a bad ending in New York.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 28
Aroldis Chapman’s Latest Message is Good News for Red Sox
After signing a one-year, $11 million contract to join the Boston Red Sox last offseason, reliever Aroldis Chapman is in the midst of a career resurgence.
Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / August 27
Red Sox Facing Potential $20 Million Aroldis Chapman Decision Amid Historic Streak
Last offseason, the Boston Red Sox signed relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman to a one-year, $10.8 million contract. Before signing with the Red Sox, things were not looking great for the Cuban native.
Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / August 19
Aroldis Chapman Making Personal History in Dominant Stretch For Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox lost on Monday night, falling 6-3 against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park. Boston is now 68-58 and in a three-way jumble for the American League wild card.
Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / August 6
Aroldis Chapman Is Beating the Odds and Pitching at His Best
Boston Red Sox reliever Aroldis Chapman is doing things that, frankly, have hardly ever been done before. As a rookie throwing unheard-of levels of velocity with his fastball, one would have predicted he’d have a short career doing so before transitioning to either a post-playing career or a pitch arsenal focused on break over velocity.
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